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View from the Batu Caves entrance  
   

View from the Batu Caves entrance

View of Kuala Lumpur in the distance from the top of the stairs leading to the Batu Caves.
The Batu Caves in Kuala Lumpur

August 17th 2011
The Batu Caves, named for the Batu River that flows nearby, are a series of caves and temples inside a 400' tall hill just outside of the city of Kuala Lumpur. At the entrance to the Temple Cave stands the 140' statue of Lord Muruga, a Hindu deity. This place is a very popular tourist attraction and the most popular shrine outside of India. Each year, the Hindu community celebrates the ... read more
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Malaysian Flag During the late 18th and 19th centuries, Great Britain established colonies and protectorates in the area of current Malaysia; these were occupied by Japan from 1942 to 1945. In 1948, the British-ruled territories on the Malay Peninsula formed the Fe... ... read more
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